Garlic-Herb Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Asparagus

Name: Garlic-Herb Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb, skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs; 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 cloves, minced garlic; 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh rosemary; 1 tsp, chopped fresh thyme; 1, zested and sliced lemon; 12 oz, tough ends snapped off asparagus; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Juicy chicken thighs roasted with lemon and herbs, paired with tender asparagus for a simple, flavorful weeknight dinner.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1 lb, skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves, minced garlic
1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 tsp, chopped fresh thyme
1, zested and sliced lemon
12 oz, tough ends snapped off asparagus
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 8 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for 2 minutes more. Transfer skillet to oven and roast at 400°F for 15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally.
Step 3: While chicken roasts, toss 12 oz asparagus with 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, 1 tsp chopped thyme, and 1/4 tsp salt. Spread around chicken in the skillet and roast for 10-12 minutes until asparagus is tender-crisp and lemon slices are slightly charred.